Raft News

Simply Red Collection

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:18:33 GMT

With a world tour on the horizon and a definitive greatest hits collection released in November 2008, Simply Red is back with a brand new single, ‘Go Now’, available in shops now.

Deluxe Sigur Rós

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:12:17 GMT

Sigur Rós round off their phenomenal year with the release of a new single, a special edition of their recent Top 5 album including two stunning new films and a 196 page hardbound book, plus a hugely anticipated UK tour featuring their biggest solo headline UK shows to date!

Lusitanian Metal

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:06:14 GMT

The first ever DVD of Moonspell will be unleashed upon mankind on 24 November and ‘Lusitanian Metal’ is doubtlessly one of the most elaborate and most fascinating DVDs in metal history!

Jane’s Enfants D'Hiver…

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:57:56 GMT

Jane Birkin is best known in the UK for her 1969 duet with Serge Gainsbourg, ‘Je t’aime (Moi Non Plus)’, where she panted her way to the top of the charts. A libertarian Parisienne, Jane returns with a new album sung in French: ‘Enfants D’Hiver’, out on 17 November.

Strictly Limited Marillion

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:54:48 GMT

The Early Stages, out on 17 November, is a strictly limited edition Marillion box set that brings together for the first time previously unreleased live recordings including concerts!

Funk Off!

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:51:05 GMT

Funk Off is an Italian jazz band that are also, uniquely, a marching band that call themselves the Funky Marching Jazz Band! Their new album ‘Jazz On’ is out now.

The Bete Noire Tour

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:43:59 GMT

'The Bete Noir Tour' is out on 10 November and is a collection of beautifully filmed performances by Bryan Ferry from the 'Bête Noire' European Tour of 1988 and 1989.

Camp Rock Special

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:33:38 GMT

A special edition of the Camp Rock album will be released on 17 November. The CD and DVD double pack contains 40 minutes of exclusive new material taken from the film Camp Rock, which aired on Disney Channel in September.

New single from David Guetta’s Pop Life…

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:47:40 GMT

Having been a huge star in France for over a decade, the rest of the world is finally catching up… The experienced DJ from Paris is releasing ‘Tomorrow Can Wait’, the next smash lifted from ‘Pop Life’, on 26 October.

What A Wonderful World

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 18:00:27 GMT

Created by two dance music heavyweights & tipped as one of the biggest crossover dance records of 2008, Axwell & Bob Sinclar’s ‘What A Wonderful World’ is released on 29 September.

Shake Away in October

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:56:58 GMT

On her brand new album Lila Downs takes listeners on a journey that's both intensely personal and vividly universal. Recorded both in New York and Mexico City, ‘Shake Away’ is out on 6 October.

Late of the Pier

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:52:35 GMT

Following the release of their brilliant debut album ‘Fantasy Black Channel’, Late Of The Pier will release their new single ‘Bathroom Gurgle’ on 27th October.

Does It Offend You, Yeah?

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:03:21 GMT

Does It Offend You, Yeah? continue on their journey towards stardom with the single ‘Dawn Of The Dead’, out on 25 August, which has seen fans go crazy since the album release in March.

Get Your Boyfriend

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:50:30 GMT

Alphabeat's third single, ‘Boyfriend’, is another exciting slice of joyous ultra-catchy pop. The track is released on 25 August following a busy summer of festival appearances for the band.

Killing Joke’s Peel Sessions

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:41:13 GMT

All original Killing Joke members have reunited for the new Peel sessions album, which is released on 8 September. The band is also getting together for their upcoming world tour...

Create ‘Midnight Madness’

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:36:12 GMT

You can now contribute to the Chemical Brothers’ glittering nocturnal world by taking part in a unique, all-encompassing global video project using the Google Earth application!

Glange Fever On DVD

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:02:29 GMT

'Glange Fever' is the rockumentary to end all rockumentaries. A fascinating and faintly ridiculous film following the adventures of the Diamond Hoo Ha Men - aka Gaz and Danny from Supergrass – on their UK live club tour throughout December 2007.

The Verve Are Back

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:53:33 GMT

One of the biggest selling and more influential bands of the last ten years have reformed and recorded an album of new material entitled ‘Forth’, which is released on 25 August.

Throbbing Gristle

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:08:54 GMT

Dubbed the Wreckers of Civilisation by the late Tory MP Sir Nicholas Fairbairn, Throbbing Gristle is releasing their deluxe seven disc live DVD box set ‘TGV’ on 21 July.

Little Jackie’s Debut

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:03:47 GMT

Brooklyn duo, Little Jackie, is releasing their debut single ‘The World Should Revolve Around Me’ on 25th August. Lifted from their forthcoming album ‘The Stoop’, the song combines old-school R & B with a quirky hybrid of hip-hop and pop.

Kylie X2008 Reaches UK

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:06:29 GMT

Kylie Minogue has returned to her true home – the live stage, and is bringing it to the UK when her greatest ever tour ‘KylieX2008’ reaches Britain in July 2008.

Children Of Agape DVD

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:49:16 GMT

‘We Are Together’ is a multi-award winning documentary film that tells the story of an amazing group of children. Channel 4 will be showing the film in its entirety on Saturday August 2nd and the DVD release will follow on Monday 4th August.

Sprigs Of Time

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:20:16 GMT

Honest Jon's has spent the last 18 months delving through more than 150,000 78 rpm records. The series continues with ‘Sprigs Of Time - 78s From The EMI Archive’ on 21 July.

Viva La Vida At The Top

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:38:17 GMT

Coldplay is the first British group in over ten years to hit the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in America. ‘Viva La Vida’ is also this year’s fastest selling album in the UK and holds the record for most pre-sales on iTunes!

Rockabilly Radio

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:16:02 GMT

Released on 14th July is ‘Rockabilly Radio’ by Richard Hawley and The Feral Cats. The limited 10'' single was originally written for the film ‘Flick’, and is now available to fans.